Deputies Searching For Home Invasion Suspects

Manatee County Sheriff's deputies are searching for two suspects who broke into a 5th Street East apartment Tuesday night and held a man at gunpoint.

Deputies responded at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday to the 3800 block of 5th Street East in Bradenton for an armed home invasion where a two men confronted the victim outside his apartment, then forced the victim inside the apartment at gunpoint while the suspects searched the apartment, according to the sheriff's office. 

The victim wasn't sure if anything was stolen at the time, and the suspects fled from the scene, according to the sheriff's office. 

One suspect was described as a Hispanic man, who held the gun, wearing a red hoodie, white and black bandanna covering his face and gloves, black jeans. His height was estimated to be 5 feet 10 inches. 

The other suspect was described as a black man, with a slim build, wearing a blue hoodie, dark jeans and a black ski mask covering the lower part of his face. His height was estimated at 6 feet 1 inch. 

Anyone with information should call the sheriff's office at (941) 747-3011.